Tom Brokaw

Veteran news anchor Tom Brokaw, the face of "NBC Nightly News" for more than two decades, has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer affecting blood cells in the bone marrow, but is hopeful about the outcome of his treatment, the network said on Tuesday. Brokaw, 74, stepped down as anchor in December 2004 but has remained with the network as a special correspondent, currently covering the Winter Olympics coverage in Sochi, and has continued to work on NBC projects during his treatment,...

Thesps from "Scandal," " Breaking Bad ," "House of Cards" and "Orange is â¨the New Black" mingled with documentary filmmakers, news producers, Tom Brokaw and Anthony Bourdain Monday at the Peabody Awards , the TV â¨industry's most eclectic annual kudos ceremony. The 46 winners, the most in org's 73-year history, were chosen fromâ¨ more than 1,100 entries by the 16-member Peabody board and presented at theâ¨...

Tom Brokaw 's interview with Angelina Jolie and World War II hero Louis Zamperini, the subject of Jolie's film "Unbroken," aired this morning on NBC's "Today. " The pic, which Universal Pictures releases on Christmas Day, is her first studio pic as a director. Brokaw put it to her that it was more than just filmmaking; for her it was personal. "You've got the legacy of this amazing man in your hands," he said. Jolie agreed. "Such a huge...

Tom Brokaw spent more than 20 years in a pitched three-way battle as anchor of the " NBC Nightly News . " Yet his greatest legacy, frankly, might be how classily he has defined what the transition to emeritus status can look like. Since gracefully handing the anchor reins to Brian Williams in 2004, Brokaw has remained a welcome presence on NBC, but has branched out beyond that -- writing books devoted to "The Greatest Generation," a demographic TV hardly chases; and...

Now that he has finally been officially anointed, after years of glistening with the consecration oils but never undergoing the ceremony, NBC's anchor-elect Brian Williams has been revealed to be something of an inept. Among Williams' flaws, according to media coverage after the announcement last week that the 43-year-old MSNBC anchor will take over from Tom Brokaw as the network's lead news personage following the 2004 presidential elections: - He lacks the foreign reporting experience...

NBCUniversal has dedicated its West Coast news center to NBC journalist Tom Brokaw . The Brokaw News Center, located on the Universal Studios lot, will be the home to the West Coast operations of NBC News , CNBC, MSNBC and Telemundo News and local stations NBC4 Southern California/KNBC and Telemundo 52/KVEA. "It is fitting to name this state-of-the-art news center after a true broadcast legend like Tom who has done so much for journalism and for NBC...

Residents of this isolated stretch of the Great Plains have been trying to build a bridge to the 21st Century since early in this century. Their simple goal: construction of a two-lane span over the Missouri River between Nebraska and South Dakota to help breathe life into the communities along the border. For 70 years they were thwarted at various times by the Great Depression, World War II, Congress, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, television news anchor Tom Brokaw, and the perception...

NBC News said it would name a new broadcast facility located on the lot of Universal Studios after longtime NBC News journalist and former chief "NBC Nightly News" anchor Tom Brokaw . The "Brokaw News Center," will house the West Coast operations of NBC News, CNBC, MSNBC and Telemundo News and local stations NBC4 Southern California/KNBC and Telemundo 52/KVEA. Brokaw has spent nearly his entire career with NBC News, starting as a Los Angeles bureau...

Tom Brokaw's new book, "The Greatest Generation," has the No. 1 spot on bestseller lists, while rival anchor Peter Jennings' tome, "The Century," sits at No. 2. Is Brokaw gloating? "I called him and we bought each other's books," Brokaw tells TV Guide.

With its Tribeca Film Festival bow just days away, a new clip from first-time helmer Zatella Beatty 's docu " Iverson " highlights another side of controversial former NBA player Allen Iverson . In the minute-long snippet, Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade and former NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw are among those who weigh in on the former Philadelphia 76er's much talked about antics and career. "He's an icon around the world," Wade...

When Matt Lauer got his first job at NBC 15 years ago, he had a crappy first day of work. Literally. The "Today" show host recalled using the bathroom while touring NBC headquarters when Tom Brokaw walked in, the New York Daily News reports. The problem: Lauer's toilet overflowed, and the water headed straight for Brokaw's loafers. Oops.

Tom Brokaw 's interview with Angelina Jolie and World War II hero Louis Zamperini, the subject of Jolie's film "Unbroken," aired this morning on NBC's "Today. " The pic, which Universal Pictures releases on Christmas Day, is her first studio pic as a director. Brokaw put it to her that it was more than just filmmaking; for her it was personal. "You've got the legacy of this amazing man in your hands," he said. Jolie agreed. "Such a huge...

'It broke my heart to tell people we had to stop filling sandbags and we were probably going to lose the battle.' --Dan Wilson, mayor of Columbus Junction, Iowa, on his order to volunteers who were trying to protect the town from floodwaters 'I think I can invoke personal privilege to say that this news division will not be the same without his strong, clear voice.' --Tom Brokaw, on the death of 'Meet the Press' moderator Tim Russert

Veteran news anchor Tom Brokaw, the face of "NBC Nightly News" for more than two decades, has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer affecting blood cells in the bone marrow, but is hopeful about the outcome of his treatment, the network said on Tuesday. Brokaw, 74, stepped down as anchor in December 2004 but has remained with the network as a special correspondent, currently covering the Winter Olympics coverage in Sochi, and has continued to work on NBC projects during his treatment,...

Veteran news anchor Tom Brokaw will moderate NBC's "Meet the Press" through the November election to fill the vacancy created by the death of Tim Russert. Brokaw will start this week, the network announced Sunday. Anchor Brian Williams did the show last week and announced the decision at its end. Under Russert, "Meet the Press" dominated the Sunday morning ratings. ---------- Page compiled from Tribune news services

Edward Hookstratten, a colorful attorney for sports, news and entertainment figures ranging from Johnny Carson to Tom Brokaw to Vin Scully, died Wednesday at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 83. Hookstratten was known as a tenacious lawyer who had a knack for crafting innovative and lucrative deals for clients. He was often referred to by the nickname "the Hook." "My father was a larger than life personality in a town that specializes in them. He was obsessed with taking...

NBC-TV advertised its Tom Brokaw interview with Mikhail Gorbachev as "straight talk" from the Soviet leader. For example, to the question of why the Soviets don`t withdraw from their brutal invasion of Afghanistan, straight-talking Gorby says mysteriously that the Soviets will get out "when the Americans are ready"! Huh? Exactly how the Americans are forcing the Soviets to remain, Brokaw neglected to pursue. The simple fact is, however, that if the Soviets really wanted peace with Afghanistan and other...

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Tom Brokaw, the Emmy Award winning former "NBC Nightly News" anchor, spent part of Thursday undergoing a battery of tests at a Charlotte, North Carolina, hospital after becoming lightheaded from a sleeping aid, the network and Brokaw said. Brokaw, 72, now a special correspondent and part of NBC's Democratic National Convention coverage team, was taken to Carolinas Medical Center "out of an abundance of caution" when he...

8 p.m., WBBM-Ch. 2, WMAQ-Ch. 5, WLS-Ch. 7, WTTW-Ch. 11, WFLD-Ch. 32 "You're undecided now, so what are you gonna do?" That old song lyric could be the theme of this second debate between Republican U.S. Sen. John McCain and Democratic U.S. Sen. Barack Obama. The questions are coming from voters who haven't decided which man is getting their vote for president. Even if you've already made up your mind, tune in and see how your guy stands up to scrutiny. Tom Brokaw (above) moderates the debate, held at...